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Hands-On Tech (Audio)

Hands-On Tech (Audio)

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 Welcome to Hands-On Tech, where host Mikah Sargent turns tech troubles into tech triumphs. Each episode zooms in on a specific theme, unpacking listener questions with expert analysis and easy-to-follow advice. From decoding the latest gadgets to simplifying everyday tech, Mikah's got you covered. Submit your tech queries through email at HOT@twit.tv or via TWiT's social media. You might hear your question answered on air! Whether you're puzzled by privacy settings or curious about cutting-edge innovations, Hands-On Tech is your weekly dose of tech insight and inspiration. Join Mikah every Sunday to hear the show that turns tech confusion into tech confidence! You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast ad-free for $5 per month. New episodes every Sunday.This work is licensed under a Creative Commons License - Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International - http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Episodes
  • HOT 227: Using Older Windows Software on a Modern Mac - Running CS3 and Lightroom 3 on Newer Macs?

    HOT 227: Using Older Windows Software on a Modern Mac - Running CS3 and Lightroom 3 on Newer Macs?
    Aug 3 2025

    On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent answers a question from Joe about getting older software, like Adobe Photoshop CS3, to run on his new M4 MacBook Air. Mikah explains why you simply can't, but offers some suggestions that could work, while offering some modern alternatives to the older applications.

    Send in your questions for Mikah to answer on the show! hot@twit.tv

    Host: Mikah Sargent

    Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech

    Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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    13 mins
  • HOT 226: Troubleshooting Google Drive Storage Space - Google Drive Storage Solutions

    HOT 226: Troubleshooting Google Drive Storage Space - Google Drive Storage Solutions
    Jul 27 2025

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Mike understand why his wife is still running out of space on her Google Drive after removing files and photos from it. Mikah explains why this could be happening and offers solutions to reclaim that precious storage space in the cloud.

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv

    Host: Mikah Sargent

    Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech

    Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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    12 mins
  • HOT 225: Can I Have My Emails Read Out Loud From My Phone? - Email Dictation On Your Mobile Device

    HOT 225: Can I Have My Emails Read Out Loud From My Phone? - Email Dictation On Your Mobile Device
    Jul 20 2025

    On Hands-On Tech, Mikah answers Bob's question about finding a way to have their emails dictated to them from their phone.

    Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! hot@twit.tv

    Host: Mikah Sargent

    Download or subscribe to Hands-On Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-tech

    Want access to the ad-free video and exclusive features? Become a member of Club TWiT today! https://twit.tv/clubtwit

    Club TWiT members can discuss this episode and leave feedback in the Club TWiT Discord.
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    13 mins
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